In aqueous solution Mg consists as an ion +2 . What would the formula of the metal salt magnesium sulfate be??

Question

I think it will be Mg(SO4)2 as Mg is a positive ion +2 and SO4 is negative ion SO4-

Can you chceck please?

Answer 1

Well now i think i am wrong as SO4 should be a negative ion 2- then the formula will be MgSO4 where Mg is 2+ and S04 is 2-

Answer 2

MgSO4 is correct.

Answer 3

Thank you